2022 · Q107
Which among the following is not the strength or chief benefit of Bicameralism ?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- ASecond chambers check the first chambers and prevent majoritarian rule.
- BIt checks the powers of the executive.
- CThe second chambers can act as a constitutional safeguard.
- DIt often acts as a check on democratic rule, particularly when their members are non-elected or indirectly elected.
Explanation
The standard defences of bicameralism are that second chambers check hasty majoritarianism, restrain the executive, and act as constitutional safeguards. That a second chamber 'checks democratic rule' - especially when unelected - is a criticism of bicameralism, not a benefit. Hence it is not a strength of bicameralism.